Is artificial toning used to cover damage on key dates?

Maybe its just me but whenever I see blatant AT on a key date especially higher grades I assume its to cover a cleaning or other pmd. Am i mistaken? For example this coin why AT such a high grade 1889 CC, why else would you do it?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1889-CC-CARSON-CITY-RARE-DATE-TONED-MORGAN-SILVER-DOLLAR-SILVER-COIN-US-SK975/184499132878?hash=item2af50159ce%3Ag%3AwxkAAOSw-ABfkQ6i&LH_Auction=1

 

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That coin looks absolutely awful.

 

That is one ugly coin, and whoever bought it sure took quite the gamble.

 

They can keep it .

 

Ugly

 

U-G-L-Y here too
1890-CC Morgan Silver Dollar $1 - Choice AU Details - Rare Carson City Coin!
I d much rather have this piece and the grand!

 

There's a lady at my church with hair that color.

I don't know about that coin, but I've bought darkly toned coins to find a harsh cleaning underneath.

 

Wonder at who smurfed that coin

 

@YoloBagels lmao

 

just noticed a drop letter mint mark too?

 

Aaaaahhhhhh! My eyes!

 

Just my opinion but the seller messed with the actual color of the coin to highlight the blue toning. i think the silver is too grey, so likely the blue is too blue also.

Their wording from the listing is as follows, I put bold the key words they try to sneak in the middle of it hoping it goes overlooked:

"This is the exact coin you will receive. To ensure customer satisfaction, we offer a 30 day unconditional return policy. All coins are 100% authentic. The coin is in raw uncertified condition and is a very nice coin. Please look at the pictures as this is the actual coin you will receive. Please contact us if you have any questions.We want to give you the best buying experience on eBay. coin has been cleaned.Give us a try and we guarantee you will like the coins we sell. WE GUARANTEE AUTHENTICITY ONLY! WE DO NOT OFFER GRADES ON RAW COINS, AND WE DO NOT GUARANTEE GRADES ON RAW COINS. ALL DESCRIPTIONS ARE OUR OPINIONS ONLY. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR CERTIFIED COINS, WE OFFER A WIDE SELECTION OF PCGS, NGC, ANACS, AND ICG CERTIFIED COINS.